I can relate to this a little, I always got very nervous before going on stage, the only cure I found was a good drink but then I played like crap, so I guess I needed to find the balance. The big problem is if you drive yourself to the gig because you then had to drive back UI, a bit stupid really.

I doubt that I have helped you but I just thought I would let you know that you are not alone.

I haven't gigged properly for years now although the last gig I did was at my local pub back in 2002, it's just across the road so that went well until the second half when I lost my place doing the lead in Parisian Walkways, damn it, that Stella really creeps up on ya.

Go get some hypnosis, that'll sort you out. I'm not joking.